Are We Morphing the Wrong Way?
As the price for just about everything is increasing, so are the seemingly endless fees credit unions are charging their members, says Jerry Collins, who argues that these fees burden members and work in opposition of the foundation on which credit unions are built.
Alt text: What Is It and What Is It Good For?
Learning the dos and don’ts of alt text can seem overwhelming, and users may be tempted to add as much as they can. Accessibility expert Susanna Wojtkowiak explains the best methods for adding alt text without overwhelming those who need it most.
Do Credit Union Names Matter?
Juliet believed that names had little bearing on how something is treated or viewed. Chip Filson believes differently, arguing that credit union names—and name changes—can say something about how the institution sees itself and its members.
CU Groups Applaud NCUA Minority Depository Institution Program, but Say More Work Needed
From tailored examinations to merger assistance, the NCUA has taken useful first steps in increasing assistance to MDIs, but more work is needed say industry trade associations and MDI credit unions. CUCollaborate’s David Bauman reports.
Why AI Cannot Replace Your Writer: Part Two
In the final part of her series on AI-generated content, Emily Claus delves into the legal and ethical concerns, including several lawsuits, currently surrounding the use of AI material and why using it for anything important at the moment would be a misstep.
From Pencil to Paperless: Changes in Accounting Technology
Becky Frankowski reflects on 30 years in accounting, how systems and technologies have changed during her tenure, and what concerns there might be surrounding these changes.
NCUA’s Alternating Examination Pilot Program May Lead to Decision Soon
Speaking with NASCUS recently, NCUA Chairman Todd Harper said the agency is taking its insights and lessons learned from the Alternating Examination Pilot Program to determine whether the project is worth formally adopting, reports Esteban Camargo.
Rewards: Everybody Has Them, Why Don’t You?
Reward systems seem to be everywhere you look, offering some kind of discount for your continued loyalty. Well, almost everywhere. Stephanie Raven discusses the importance of offering rewards at the credit union and how all parties can benefit from the program.
Why AI Cannot Replace Your Writer: Part One
AI-generated writing can seem like magic, one that many writers were certain would make them disappear. But once you pull back the curtain, the method is fraught with errors, legal and ethical debates, and lifeless content. Emily Claus shares why AI isn’t ready to replace your writer and why depending on it can be risky.
What Can Be Done About the Drought of New Credit Union Charters?
The credit union industry was founded based on need; those unable to secure financial services turning to their communities for help. Chip Filson argues that this founding nature is slipping away but can still return to its roots.
